Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 vs Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 against a deep vee Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 at 28,0 ft versus Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 at 29,0 ft. At 63 lbs and 7 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 260 Bowrider 2009 and Formula 292 FASTECH 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model260 Bowrider
Model292 FAS?Tech
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg)
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.7
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardMerCrusier? Twin 350 MAG Bravo One
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (428 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6